Theresa May, Goop, and Father’s Day
Past Present: Episode 88
In this week's episode, Niki, Neil and Natalia debate the outcome of the recent British election, Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop, and the history of Father's Day.
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Pride Month, the Paris Accords, and Kathy Griffin
Past Present Episode 87
In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate the politics of pride marches, the history of climate change, and Kathy Griffin and the politics of offense.
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Truckers, NATO, and Spelling Bees
Past Present: Episode 86
In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the decline of the long-haul trucker, the future of NATO, and the national spelling bee.
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Comey’s Firing, Teeth & Dentistry, and the Bachelorette
Past Present: Episode 84
On this week's show, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate Jim Comey’s firing, teeth and dental care, and the Bachelorette’s first black star.
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Fyre Festival, the 1992 LA Uprisings, and North Korea
Past Present: Episode 82
In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss the causes of the Fyre Festival fiasco, the anniversary of the LA uprisings, and the history of US-North Korea relations.
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The First 100 Days, Hawaii, and FGM
Past Present: Episode 81
In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate Trump's first 100 days, the history of Hawaii, and the rise of female genital mutilation in the United States.
Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
April 29 marked the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency. Although ...
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Universal Basic Income, Scientific Racism, and Malls
Past Present: Episode 80
In this week's episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the push for universal basic income, the rising visibility of scientific racism, and the disappearance of shopping malls.
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The Unfriendly Skies, Trump & Syria, and the Easter Egg Roll
Past Present: Episode 79
In this week's episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil debate United's rough treatment of its passengers, Trump's missile attack on Syria, and the White House Easter egg roll.
The Graham Rule, the Nuclear Option, and Pepsi Protesting
Past Present Episode 78
In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate Mike Pence's rules for women colleagues, the end of the Senate filibuster, and Pepsi's attempt to coopt Black Lives Matter.
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The AHCA, Children’s Sleep, and Planets
Past Present Episode 77
In this week's episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the fate of the American Health Care Act, the constructed nature of children's sleep, and Pluto's place among the planets.
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Intersectionality, Beauty & the Beast, and Defunding the NEH & NEA
Past Present Episode 76
In this week's episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate whether intersectionality is a religion, the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast, and Trump's plan to defund the NEA and NEH.
Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
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The LSAT, George W. Bush, and Corporal Punishment
Past Present Episode 75
In this week's episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil debate Harvard's decision to drop the LSAT, George W. Bush's newfound popularity, and corporal punishment.
